Mechanical Planetarium
Source: Thingiverse by Zippitybamba
The Mechanical Planetarium is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Zippitybamba. [Update, 12/16/2020: Thanks for all the kind comments. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
[Update, 12/16/2020: Thanks for all the kind comments. Some people have had trouble with gear meshing, and various improvements have been proposed and posted elsewhere. I appreciate the efforts others have made. Mine still works fine for me, but as with all designs your mileage may vary. I've just added a photo of the planetarium advanced to today's date, after not touching it for 2 months. Gratifyingly, it clearly shows the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, as well as how they are only visible near sunset given the low angle with respect to the sun. Mars is falling behind Earth as expected, from its position of minimum distance in October 2020.] Original Text A working planetarium*, modelling the orbits of the inner 6 planets and the Moon. One rotation of the dial equals 14 days of movem…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Mechanical Planetarium is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Zippitybamba.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Zippitybamba, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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